running-in wear

  • 1wear out something — wear out (something) to use something so much that it can no longer be used. Randy s been cooking in a kitchen that s so old, almost everything in it has simply worn out. He wore out a pair of running shoes every three months. Usage notes:… …

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  • 2wear out — (something) to use something so much that it can no longer be used. Randy s been cooking in a kitchen that s so old, almost everything in it has simply worn out. He wore out a pair of running shoes every three months. Usage notes: sometimes used… …

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  • 3Running Scared (film) — Infobox Film name = Running Scared image size = caption = Theatrical poster director = Peter Hyams producer = David Foster Lawrence Turman writer = Gary DeVore Jimmy Huston narrator = starring = Billy Crystal Gregory Hines Jimmy Smits music = Udi …

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  • 4Running gags on Pardon the Interruption — The longevity and popularity of the ESPN show Pardon the Interruption , like its sister show Around the Horn , has led to numerous running jokes between hosts Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser that longtime viewers recognize. Some of these… …

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  • 5running shoe — noun a light comfortable shoe designed for running • Hypernyms: ↑shoe * * * noun : a soft leather shoe with spiked soles especially designed for foot racing * * * running shoe noun (usu in pl) a lightweight shoe designed for running or for casual …

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  • 6Running gear — Gear Gear (g[=e]r), n. [OE. gere, ger, AS. gearwe clothing, adornment, armor, fr. gearo, gearu, ready, yare; akin to OHG. garaw[=i], garw[=i] ornament, dress. See {Yare}, and cf. {Garb} dress.] 1. Clothing; garments; ornaments. [1913 Webster]… …

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  • 7wear ring — A ring on a pump used to prevent costly wear of the casing and impeller at the running joint. It is secured to both the casing and the impeller …

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  • 8running-in — Driving a vehicle or running an engine or other mechanical unit at reduced speed and load when new, to prevent pick up and seizure of the bearing surfaces, and to ensure even initial wear …

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  • 9running suit — noun a matching jacket and pants worn by joggers and made of fabric that absorbs perspiration • Hypernyms: ↑sportswear, ↑athletic wear, ↑activewear …

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